Gladbach officially signed 21‑year‑old goalkeeper Tim Pfeiffer from FC Basel on Tuesday. The Germany‑born Swiss youth international joins the U23 side immediately, completing the goalkeeper trio. The move arrives as Gladbach currently sits 12th in the Bundesliga with 38 points and a recent WLWDD run.

Who is Tim Pfeiffer?

Tim Pfeiffer was born in 2005 in Mönchengladbach but grew up in Basel, playing there from the U9 level. Although a regular in Basel's U21 side, he has yet to make a professional debut. He earned five Germany U20 caps, the latest on March 26 2026 in a 2‑1 win over the Czech Republic. His height and reflexes are praised by coach Mihai Enache as ideal for development in Germany.

How does he fit into the goalkeeper trio?

Before Pfeiffer’s arrival, Gladbach’s U23 only had Maximilian Neutgens (22) and Marcello Trippel (18). The 20‑year‑old Tiago Pereira Cardoso was already loaned out for a year to La Louvière to gain match experience. Pfeiffer now creates a balanced trio of experience, youth, and international training that Enache can rotate as needed.

What does the signing mean for the future?

The deal does not immediately affect Eugen Polanski’s Bundesliga squad, but it strengthens the club’s talent pipeline. Should first‑choice keeper Moritz Nicolas (28) leave this summer, Gladbach already has a solid contingency plan. Moreover, Pfeiffer could become a backup option for the senior team in coming seasons if the competition for the goalkeeper spot intensifies.

What does the current record look like?

This season Gladbach has scored 42 goals and conceded 53, a -11 goal difference. They sit 51 points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. Despite the gap, signing Pfeiffer signals the club’s commitment to building depth and stability in the goalkeeper department.